Description
A classic Christmas Yule Log dessert, perfect for holiday celebrations. This rich chocolate roll is decorated to resemble a wooden log.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- Chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Fold in cocoa, vanilla, and salt.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Immediately turn cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll cake with towel and let cool.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and coffee until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, then reroll without towel.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings to resemble bark.
Notes
- Work quickly when rolling the warm cake
- Chill before serving for easier slicing
- Store leftovers refrigerated
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert holiday baking chocolate yule log